AR4100: Single-stream 802.11n SIP for the Internet of Everything

Product Overview
The AR4100 is a small form-factor, single-stream, 802.11n Wi-Fi system-in-package (SIP) solution. Developed to support applications hosted by low-resource MCUs that send infrequent data packets over the network. Typically, these 802.11 applications will place a higher priority on system cost, power consumption, ease of use, and fast wake-up times as compared to high throughput.
The AR4100 integrates all Wi-Fi functionality into a low-profile, 8.3 mm x 9.2 mm LGA package that can be easily mounted via low-cost PCB manufacturing flows. The device requires only a few external bypass capacitors and a connection to an antenna for a board level design.
The AR4100 employs a low power consumption embedded architecture. It has been optimized for client applications in the home, enterprise, smart grid and home automation and control that have lower data rates and transmit or receive data on an infrequent basis. The AR4100 features standby current consumption as low as 5 mA. Additional optimizations, including a reduced host driver footprint, allow easy integration with low-cost microcontrollers.